咨询

zī xún · HSK 6

to consult

🗣️📋 zī xún sounds like zee-soon — you consult someone so you can see the answer soon

The first character 咨 means to consult or inquire, and 询 means to ask or question. Together they form the formal word for seeking professional advice, like a consultation at a clinic or a sales inquiry.

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